<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Afgoo is an indica-dominant strain that has a sweet and piney scent. If you are looking for a good night's rest then afgoo could be for you. A definite powerhouse but may not be a couch-locker. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Afgoo is an indica-dominant strain that has a sweet and piney scent. If you ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Anesthesia is the result of breeding the popular old school Afghani Skunk indica with Herojuana. It was created in 2007 by breeder Whazzup in an effort to keep the Afghani Skunk strain going as it had long been only available as a cutting from another plant. Anesthesia was selected as a “Breeder’s Choice” Selection by Dutch seed company Sannie’s Seeds, which has helped to spread its popularity and availability. When grown, these plants branch quite a bit and may grow wider and closer to the ground rather than tall before flowering at 9-10 weeks. Anesthesia flowers are dense and covered in crystals. They have a musky, earthy smell and flavor that is common in its Afghan heritage. Known for its strong, sedative indica buzz, this is a strain that’s often recommended for pain—just as its name would suggest. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Anesthesia is the result of breeding the popular old school Afghani Skunk ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Developed in British Columbia by BC Bud Depot, BC Sweet tooth is an indica-dominant hybrid known for its quick flowering time and candy taste. A hardy plant, this strain can be grown outdoors where it can flower in under 7 weeks, but it prefers the indoors where it may flower as soon as 6 weeks. The result of a cross with earlier generations of BC Sweet Tooth and classic Sweet Tooth, these sugary flowers are sure to satisfy your craving. The crystalline buds have a strong, sweet smell with a hint of citrus, and users report that this treat satisfies with a long-lasting, potent feeling that hits fast. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Developed in British Columbia by BC Bud Depot, BC Sweet tooth is an ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> This mostly indica strain is a mix of Afghani and Blackberry strains and has beautiful dark purple buds with orange hairs. Plants will flower at 7-8 weeks and are not particularly high yielders, but the dense, hard nugs have crystals throughout. Blackberry Kush tends to have a hashy, jet fuel smell and taste that is balanced by sweet berries. Blackberry Kush is often recommended for the treatment of pain thanks to its strong indica body effects. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> This mostly indica strain is a mix of Afghani and Blackberry strains and has ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> A very sweet, earthy strain that is almost pure Indica. Bubba Kush provides an intense and relaxing high that starts in your head and moves down into your body. It is a cross between the two popular strains Bubble Gum and Kush, and distinct enough to earn it's own name. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> A very sweet, earthy strain that is almost pure Indica. Bubba Kush provides an ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Citrus Kush is a fresh and fruity blast for the senses. As the name implies, this indica-dominant hybrid has a deep citrus aroma with darker, muskier tones that support the theory of some Master Kush genetics. The taste follows suit with a sweet and sour mix that will bring to mind a bright bowl of lemons, limes, and oranges. Citrus Kush’s effects will be strong in both the head and body, providing a mood boost that leaves users happy (if a little out of it). less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Citrus Kush is a fresh and fruity blast for the senses. As the name implies, ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Deadhead OG is bread by The Cali Connection and is a 60/40 hybrid of '91 Chemdawg X SFV OG. Grows to medium height and typically finishes flowering between 65 and 75 days. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Deadhead OG is bread by The Cali Connection and is a 60/40 hybrid of '91 ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Grand Hustle is a hybrid strain that is designed to help give users a vacation from the hustle and bustle of their lives. A cross of Afgoo and Green Crack, this strain takes after the more sativa nature of the latter and provides uplifting, focused effects. Potent and well-balanced, this hustle is one that’s worth giving a try. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Grand Hustle is a hybrid strain that is designed to help give users a vacation ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Herojuana is an indica with very strong flavor. Provides great body-numbing effects to free you from pain, nice strain to smoke when chilling at home. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Herojuana is an indica with very strong flavor. Provides great body-numbing ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Named for the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter OG has a big impact on its users. Not only does this indica boast one of the highest yields of the planetary strains, it’s also fast-acting and extremely potent. Known among the celestials for its particularly dense nugs with an abundance of reddish hairs, Jupiter OG leaves nothing to be desired. This strain features a pungent fuel smell and overpowering taste. Jupiter OG provides a very heavy and long-lasting body high, making it great for people looking for relief from insomnia or pain. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Named for the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter OG has a big impact ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> With its parents being Northern Lights #5 and Skunk #1, M-39 is a difficult crop to grow properly and many say is usually done incorrectly; either harvested too early or the plant is not flushed. However, when it is done correctly, M-39 has a fruity and lemon taste with many trichomes and very visible crystals. The buds are very compact, heavy and dense and flowering time is about 45 days. The THC content has been measured up to 16.5%. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> With its parents being Northern Lights #5 and Skunk #1, M-39 is a difficult ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Platinum OG is just as precious as the metal it’s named after. With a THC content regularly topping 20%, this indica-dominant hybrid asserts itself as one of the “heaviest” strains around. Platinum OG is purported to stem from three strains: Master Kush, OG Kush, and a third unknown parent. Flowers are lime green and plump, with prominent orange hairs and an appropriate platinum coating thanks to the abundance of THC crystals. A brief, heady onset settles into a powerful physical sedation suitable for nighttime use and pain, stress, or anxiety relief, making this precious strain a robust healer. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Platinum OG is just as precious as the metal it’s named after. With a THC ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Romulan is named after the Star Trek Romulans with ridged foreheads because the high can dent your head. A very strong indica, couchlock and trouble concentrating is virtually guaranteed. Romulan is a great pain reliever for medical users. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Romulan is named after the Star Trek Romulans with ridged foreheads because ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> The Seattle Blue strain of cannabis provides a strong euphoric body high. The sweet and fruity taste makes this a very pleasant indica. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> The Seattle Blue strain of cannabis provides a strong euphoric body high. The ... more

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<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Skywalker is a well-rounded indica-dominant hybrid that helps patients knock out pain and relax into sleep after a long day of battling the Dark Side. The sativa side of this strain allows for a nice head high as well, but it isn’t overly hazy or unfocused. Skywalker was created by Amsterdam’s Dutch Passion Seeds to combine the sweet fruity aroma of Blueberry with the growing strengths of the hardy, high-yielding Mazar. Great for indoor growing, Skywalker plants will stay shorter and bushy, flowering in 8 to 9 weeks. If you’re looking for the California Skywalker that has OG genetics, check out Skywalker OG. less

<b>Here's how <a href='http://www.leafly.com'>Leafly.com</a> describes the effects of this strain, based on user submissions:</b> Skywalker is a well-rounded indica-dominant hybrid that helps patients knock ... more

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15 marijuana strains good for battling insomnia

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Leafly.com listed 163 strains in its database that users have designated good for battling insomnia. We picked the ones that strongly emphasized insomnia … and that jumped out at us.

Leafly is a Seattle-based tech company that uses crowd-sourced information about marijuana strains to provide a searchable database of those strains, what their effects are (good and bad), where you can get it now … and a lot more information. The company has agreed to let us here at The Pot Blog use the aggregated expertise of their users to present an occasional gallery on marijuana strains.

Click through above for the tour of strains good for overcoming insomnia.

Ted wrote to us about the strain that works for him:

I have been a MMJ patient since 1971 altho the state didn’t know until 1998. I have severe back and leg pain from many work related injuries. I walk with a cane and sometimes I cannot walk. I still work 40 hrs a week as a manager.

My preference is good old Afgany 1, A.K.A. UW 1, an Indica strain. This is the only one that relives my pain in my boby and lets me sleep. I don’t use any during my workday, I wait until I get home. I consume medibles and smoke some before bed. If I combine it with Sativa, the pain doesn’t subside and I find that I smoke/consume more trying to get relief. Sativa alone doesn’t help.

I have been in my profession for 50 yrs and I am the father of a 4yr old little girl and I still build hotrods and old boats/engines, altho I’m very slow at it the last 10 years. I do not stop moving even tho the pain sucks, but if I stop moving I think I would be completely crippled up.
Thank You for your interest, and it is a very strange new world out there with the legalization.

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